GRE Word List
JUXTAPOSE
to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
The meaning of the word juxtapose is to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pugnacity | having a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent |
| foppish | foolish |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |
| contest | strive |
| fanaticism | fanatic outlook or behavior |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |